Stunningly beautiful, this little island was plunged into a beautiful landscape.

Enjoy champagne in the middle of the sea at a natural pool.

Enjoy a delicious lobster lunch.

Requirements

Must sign Liability Waiver.

Bring swimming attire including towel, sunglasses and sunscreen.

Please wear: soft soled shoes. No high heels or flimsy sandals

Booking Early? Use promo code EARLY10 to receive a 10% discount when booking activities 10 days or more in advance!

VIP Tour of Paradise Island

A cruise to Paradise Island quickly reveals how the spit of land off the coast of the Dominican Republic got its name: White-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and palm-studded skies await cruise-goers. Climb aboard a luxury cruiser equipped with a bar, panorama deck, and restrooms, and enjoy chilled sparkling wine, snacks, and lunch between stops to swim and snorkel on this day-long trip.

What To Expect

Get into a real VIP excursion on a luxury Catamaran. Sail to the mesmerizing sand bank island Cayo Arena, have canapés served by the attentive staff, make use of a floating bar while you cool off in the turquoise waters, and feed thousands of tropical fish from your hands while you snorkel over the coral reef. VIP lunch including lobster!

Why ChooseRunners Adventures?

This the best way to escape for a day in paradise!

Dan Marino and Manuel

Our guide Dan Marino and driver Manuel were amazing! This was the best experience I have ever been on and our guides were great to our group. They helped us along and made the whole trip so much fun, HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!” –Ashley C | May 2 2018 Read this review on Trip Advisor

Highlights

Stunningly beautiful, this little island was plunged into a beautiful landscape.

Enjoy champagne in the middle of the sea at a natural pool.

Enjoy a delicious lobster lunch.

What’s included

Glass of champagne

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Official guide

Transport by air-conditioned coach or van

Use of snorkeling equipment: Mask, fins, and snorkels.

Buffet lunch with lobster.

Unlimited beer, rum, soft drinks, and water

Buffet lunch with lobster and wine.

Get ready for the most exciting experience of your life! Cayo Arena, its real name is Cayo Paraiso is a coral island located northwest of the Dominican Republic, off the coast of Puerto Plata in Punta Rusia. Stunningly beautiful, the island fell into a beautiful landscape that people think it’s like being in a dream. Imagine sunbathing on a small island in the sea surrounded by white sands and clear waters where you can see the bottom with incredible sharpness, their colors ranging from Turquoise to Acqua Verde literally is this island called Cayo Arena.

This sandbar is frequently visited by hundreds of tourists, but on your VIP day it will only be you as private guests. Our excursion to Cayo Arena offers a wonderful tour departing from Puerto Plata, in comfortable air-conditioned buses and experienced drivers, accompanied by professional guides; take the road north of the Dominican Republic and the trip is full of beautiful landscapes and green mountains to Punta Rusia, a picturesque fishing village on the coast of Puerto Plata. Land tour ends at Playa Punta Rusia, where the Isabela Bay, which is Cayo Arena. From there we board a beautiful catamaran and our first stop is at a natural swimming pool right in the ocean. Jump off or step down into the beautiful waters and enjoy a free floating bar and a glass of champagne! Back on board canapés are offered to munch away as you enjoy the sail. Our next stop is to the VIP restaurant where lunch is provided including fresh fish on the grill, lobster, exotic salads and different side dishes. Enjoy a glass of red or white wine, a freezing cold beer or a long sip of rum and coke, the choice is yours.

After our delicious lunch we will proceed to the island of Cayo Arena, a gazillion tropical fish await you as you can snorkel through the crystal clear warm waters and see this abudance of tropical fish life. Refreshment is available on your private island and if snorkeling is not your thing, then relax, chill out and sunbathe on the powder white sugar fine sand and let the turquoise waters tickle your toes.

After the island we get the awesome chance to motor past all the weird and wonderful mangrove swamps on board the catamaran and remember to keep your eye out as this is a national park and the breeding habitat of manatees, the quiet and gentle sea cows of the ocean.

Pregnant women cannot take part in this tour.

People with disability and/or mobility problems cannot take part in this tour.

Not recommended for people with back problems.

Direct bookings from cruise line passengers are not accepted. Please book our tours with your cruise line.